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Tailormade Undiscovered Gems Of Thailand And Cambodia

Old Siam and Khmer history

Discover little visited national parks, rural villages and historical sites on this in-depth itinerary that gets off the beaten track in Thailand’s eastern provinces. Then head over to the majestic temples of Angkor to discover the ancient Khmer sites, the journey finishes in Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh.

Enriching tailormade journeys – for you

This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Thailand and Cambodia. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; add an extension to one of Cambodia’s beaches for a relaxing stay. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1897.

Tailormade Undiscovered Gems Of Thailand And Cambodia - Comfort Version

1Fly to Thailand

2Arrive Bangkok

On arrival at Bangkok Airport transfer to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore or relax.

Overnight: Narai Hotel
Included Meals: None

3Bangkok

Today you visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, over 100 stupas and temples cover this huge area and the King still resides in the adjoining palace. You also have a long-tail boat trip on the Chao Phya River which is a relaxing way to see everyday life along the riverbanks. This afternoon transfer to Khao Yai National Park, where depending on the time, you may be able to see the bats heading out for the evening.

Overnight: Mansion Alcazar
Included Meals: Breakfast

4Khao Yai National Park

Today you have a full day to explore the national park on foot, where you can see macaques, toucans, gibbons and sloths. If you are lucky you may be able to see wild elephants and porcupines. The park is famous for the diving scene from “The Beach” and has many places to stop for a swim.

Overnight: Mansion Alcazar
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch

5Ubon Ratchathani

Leaving the national park you transfer to Ubon Ratchathani. Bordering Laos, it is the easternmost province of Thailand and was until the late 18th century, part of Khmer empire.

Overnight: Country Inn & Suites Amritsar
Included Meals: Breakfast

6River cruise

Setting out early this morning you watch the sunrise before breakfast, followed by a boat trip on the Mun River. The area of the river is known as ‘the Bi-Coloured River’ as it is where the brown Mekong meets the blue waters of the Mun. This afternoon you visit Pha Taem National Park, created by earthquakes the park has a fantastic scenery of sheer cliffs, hills and plateaus. You will visit some of the parks prehistoric cave paintings from 3,000-4,000 years ago, depicting scenes of fishing and rice farming, people and animals.

Overnight: Woodville Palace Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

7Surin

Your journey continues south to Surin, home of the elephant village. This afternoon is free to relax or you may choose to visit the local market.

Overnight: Hotel Ritz Plaza Amritsar
Included Meals: Breakfast

8Elephant village

This morning you visit the elephant village where descendants of the Suay and Kuay ethnic groups look after these magnificent animals. You will have the opportunity to take the elephants out to the fields to feed and bathe. This afternoon you visit the silk village and some of the many Khmer and Hindu ruins in the area.

Overnight: Hotel Ritz Plaza Amritsar
Included Meals: Breakfast

9Aranyaprathet

Continuing south you have a visit to Muang Tam Khmer temples. Built in the 11th century it is a rarely visited site with some well preserved carvings. Your journey continues to the busy and dusty town of Aranyaprathet, the border town to Cambodia.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel, Amritsar
Included Meals: Breakfast

10Transfer to Siem Reap

After crossing the border to Cambodia you transfer to Siem Reap. The rest of you afternoon is free to relax or explore

Overnight: Angkor Village Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast

11Temples of Angkor

Rising early you travel to Ta Prohm, most famously known as the temple from ‘Tomb Rader’, the ruins have been consumed by tree roots. You continue to Banteay Srei, the pink temple it home to some of Cambodia’s finest and most elaborate carvings. This afternoon explore Angkor Thom; beginning with the Churning of the Ocean of Milk bridge, continuing to the Terrace of the Leper King and Terrace of Elephants, you come to the Bayon, where 54 towers topped off with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara, Buddha of Compassion, look down on you. You continue on to Phnom Bakheng in time for sunset over Angkor Wat.

Overnight: Angkor Village Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast

12Angkor Wat

Heading out at the crack of dawn you visit Angkor Wat to enjoy the sunrise and a picnic breakfast. The rest of the morning is spent exploring this impressive temple and its many levels of carvings. This afternoon you depart Siem Reap for Phnom Penh, stopping en route at the Praptos Bridge, a spectacular sight of more than 20 arches.

Overnight: Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

13Phnom Penh

This morning you visit the Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family, the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor and the National Museum, home to the world's finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period. This afternoon we visit the “Killing Fields” and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, both horrifying and emotional sites they are a must to learn something of Cambodia’s history.

Overnight: Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

14Depart Cambodia

Unfortunately time to depart Phnom Penh on your flight back to the UK.